2016
A systematic evaluation of chemicals in hydraulic-fracturing fluids and wastewater for reproductive and developmental toxicity
Elliott EG, Ettinger AS, Leaderer BP, Bracken MB, Deziel NC. A systematic evaluation of chemicals in hydraulic-fracturing fluids and wastewater for reproductive and developmental toxicity. Journal Of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology 2016, 27: 90-99. PMID: 26732376, DOI: 10.1038/jes.2015.81.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWater quality standardsFederal water quality standardsQuality standardsHuman health impactsNatural gas developmentEnvironmental concentrationsHundreds of substancesDevelopmental toxicityReprotox databasesHuman exposureToxicity informationGas developmentExposure assessmentIncorporation of dataHealth StudyHealth impactsSystematic screening approachHydraulic-fracturing fluidsChemical Abstract Service Registry NumbersCandidate analytesChemicalsDrinking waterLikely etiologic agentWastewaterUnconventional oil
2015
Call to improve transparency of trials of non-regulated interventions
Dal-Ré R, Bracken MB, Ioannidis JP. Call to improve transparency of trials of non-regulated interventions. The BMJ 2015, 350: h1323. PMID: 25820265, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.h1323.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Implementing Provider‐based Sampling for the National Children's Study: Opportunities and Challenges
Belanger K, Buka S, Cherry DC, Dudley DJ, Elliott MR, Hale DE, Hertz‐Picciotto I, Illuzzi JL, Paneth N, Robbins JM, Triche EW, Bracken MB. Implementing Provider‐based Sampling for the National Children's Study: Opportunities and Challenges. Paediatric And Perinatal Epidemiology 2012, 27: 20-26. PMID: 23215706, DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Children's StudyProvider-based samplingChildren's StudyNational cohort studyPrenatal care providersNational probability sampleType of providerProbability sampleCohort studyPrenatal careCare providersChild healthProvider groupsAge 21Risk estimatesPrimary sampling unitsWomenBirthProvidersHealthSampling frameSecondary sampling unitsPregnancyNumber of strategiesUtero
1997
Data From Randomized Trial Networks: When Less Is More
Bracken M. Data From Randomized Trial Networks: When Less Is More. Pediatrics 1997, 99: 250-251. PMID: 9024455, DOI: 10.1542/peds.99.2.250.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
1995
Commentary—American College of Epidemiology statement of principles
Greenberg R, Buffler P, Hinman A, Swanson G, Matanoski G, Nasca P, Bracken M, Schoenbach V. Commentary—American College of Epidemiology statement of principles. Annals Of Epidemiology 1995, 5: 503-504. PMID: 8680616, DOI: 10.1016/1047-2797(95)90001-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
CHORIOCARCINOMA INCIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
BRINTON L, BRACKEN M, CONNELLY R. CHORIOCARCINOMA INCIDENCE IN THE UNITED STATES. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1986, 123: 1094-1100. PMID: 3706279, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114337.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFold elevated riskIncidence of choriocarcinomaMajority of casesOverall incidenceMaternal ageExcess riskHigh riskElevated riskIncidence patternsHealth StatisticsDisease controlIncidenceBirth effectLivebirthsLower ratesRiskAgeUnited StatesWhitesEnd resultPregnancyChoriocarcinomaYearsEpidemiologyWomen
1985
Spermicidal contraceptives and poor reproductive outcomes: The epidemiologic evidence against an association
Bracken M. Spermicidal contraceptives and poor reproductive outcomes: The epidemiologic evidence against an association. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1985, 151: 552-556. PMID: 3883778, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90137-1.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPoor reproductive outcomesRecent epidemiologic studiesEpidemiologic evidenceObstetric practiceSpontaneous abortionSpermicidal contraceptivesEpidemiologic studiesReproductive outcomesCongenital malformationsAvailable evidenceSuch associationsContraceptionAssociationContraceptivesMalformations
1982
Hospitalization for medical-legal and other abortions in the United States 1970-1977.
Bracken M, Freeman D, Hellenbrand K. Hospitalization for medical-legal and other abortions in the United States 1970-1977. American Journal Of Public Health 1982, 72: 30-7. PMID: 7053616, PMCID: PMC1649753, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.72.1.30.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHYDATIDIFORM MOLE IN THE UNITED STATES (1970–1977): A STATISTICAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS1
HAYASHI K, BRACKEN M, FREEMAN D, HELLENBRAND K. HYDATIDIFORM MOLE IN THE UNITED STATES (1970–1977): A STATISTICAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS1. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1982, 115: 67-77. PMID: 7055132, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a113281.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncidence of hydatidiformMaternal ageWomen 35 yearsHospital Discharge SurveyHigh rateEpidemiologic featuresDischarge SurveyIncidence rateSecond highest rateAge adjustmentHealth StatisticsHydatidiform MoleWhite womenHydatidiformEight-year periodWomenPregnancyBlack womenUnited StatesIncidencePresent studyAgeAndrogenetic originApparent increaseEntire sample
1981
INCIDENCE OF ACUTE TRAUMATIC HOSPITALIZED SPINAL CORD INJURY IN THE UNITED STATES, 1970–19771
BRACKEN M, FREEMAN D, HELLENBRAND K. INCIDENCE OF ACUTE TRAUMATIC HOSPITALIZED SPINAL CORD INJURY IN THE UNITED STATES, 1970–19771. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1981, 113: 615-622. PMID: 7234849, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a113140.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1976
Psychosocial Correlates of Delayed Decisions to Abort
Bracken M, Kasl S. Psychosocial Correlates of Delayed Decisions to Abort. Health Education Monographs 1976, 4: 6-44. PMID: 1002492, DOI: 10.1177/109019817600400102.Peer-Reviewed Original Research